ft: 1966 Starfire XII

drc · Apr 10, 2014

As discussed here:
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?180882-NGD-1967-Cherry-SF-XII

This thing is in excellent condition. I just cant play a 12'r.. The mini HB's are smooth and have a great tone! I bought it from the original owner.

drc · Apr 13, 2014

I'm interested in mid 70's S-100's, S-300's (with HB1's), late 60's early 70's Bluesbirds (chambered '69 preference), Nightbirds. I'd listen to other offers but those are the models that I currently seek.

Maybe if one of the LTG police could move this to the FS/FT category? Please and Thanks

drc · Apr 13, 2014

Does anyone here in the LTG community has access to or know where one can find a metal bridge for the '66 Starfire XII? I'd pay top dollar.

gilded · Apr 13, 2014

I thought those guitars came with wooden bridges.

SFIV1967 · Apr 13, 2014

gilded said:
I thought those guitars came with wooden bridges.

I think so.

But also have seen one with a Hagström bridge, like the Starfire IV used. If that came like this from the factory or if it was a later changed wooden bridge, I don't know.

Ralf

drc · Apr 13, 2014

It was an option... at least I think it was.

https://m.facebook.com/TheBeatlesGe...98890.389032191151912/610974348957694/?type=1

SFIV1967 · Apr 13, 2014

drc said:
It was an option... at least I think it was.
https://m.facebook.com/TheBeatlesGe...98890.389032191151912/610974348957694/?type=1

It's possible it was an option. By the way, the TOM bridge in this picture you posted is not the same that the Lennon guitar had, even if they claim it. Lennon's one had a gilded Hagström Adjustomatic. You see this in the Hardrock Café pictures as well as in the home studio picture.
Ralf

drc · Apr 13, 2014

Yep I posted the wrong link...

Los Angeles · Apr 13, 2014

This one looks like it would work, but you'll need a good set of files and a very keen sense of what to do in order to notch it and set it up properly (or you can just leave it to a good luthier)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ABM-2412-C-12-String-Tunematic-Bridge-CHROME-/360906856852

hansmoust · Apr 14, 2014

Somebody did a lot of work to make this look like the Starfire XII that was presented to John Lennon, but he (or she) missed the finer points!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

SFIV1967 · Apr 14, 2014

hansmoust said:
Somebody did a lot of work to make this look like the Starfire XII that was presented to John Lennon, but he (or she) missed the finer points!

Now that you say it, on second look, yes, I spot a few differences. Truss Rod Cover (no Starfire written on), Tone and Volume Knobs (no Tone/Volume written on), Tailpiece (the Lennon one has 12 hooks, this only has 6), Bridge (already mentioned), master volume knob (at least the Hardrock Café one has a different one). And the color seems to be different. Wood seems to be mahogany on both guitars, even if the guy from TheBeatlesGear.com wrote "laminated maple top and back (Lennon's DC-351 looks like hog to me). Tuners look the same to me. Both are '66 models as it looks.
Ralf

Default · Apr 16, 2014

This should be in FS/FT. Maybe you'll get a better response over there?

drc · Apr 16, 2014

Default said:
This should be in FS/FT. Maybe you'll get a better response over there?

I mentioned that in post #2.. but I don't really care. I'm not real motivated to move this one. The more I play it, the more I like it.

Default · Apr 16, 2014

drc said:
The more I play it, the more I like it.

drc · Apr 24, 2014

Los Angeles · Apr 24, 2014

Great photos, Dave!

It's one of the cleanest examples I've ever seen.

drc · Apr 24, 2014

Yep its not perfect, but it is awfully nice. I wish I could play it better. HAHA

SFIV1967 · Apr 25, 2014

The lacquer on the binding and over the headstock inlay is still almost white, so it means it stayed most of it's life in a case. Hence such a good condition of the lacquer I guess.
Ralf

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